The Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots both continue to climb and now combine to offer over three quarters of a billion dollars this weekend.
A winner in tonight’s Mega Millions drawing would have the choice of taking home the $452 million jackpot as an annuity or $201 million in cash.
A winner in Saturday’s Powerball drawing would have the choice of taking home the $302 million jackpot as an annuity or $135.3 million in cash.
“Big jackpots bring big excitement among players and this weekend provides a double dose of that,” said Terri Rose, chief brand officer of the N.C. Education Lottery. “Good luck to all lottery players in North Carolina trying their luck on those life-changing prizes.”
Even though both jackpots are still on a roll, players are taking home lots of other prizes playing Mega Millions and Powerball. Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing produced over 7,600 winning tickets in North Carolina. Wednesday’s Powerball drawing saw over 13,000 winning tickets.
The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are 1 in 290 million. The odds of winning a Powerball jackpot are 1 in 292 million.
Players can buy Mega Millions or Powerball tickets at any lottery retail location or through Online Play on the lottery’s website, www.nclottery.com, or with the NC Lottery Official Mobile App.
For details on how lottery funds make a difference in all of North Carolina’s 100 counties, click on the “Impact” section of the lottery’s website.